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Patent GB-2392167-A (GB)
Title: Composition containing an acid with anionic and nonionic surfactants
Inventor: MCCUE KAREN ANN
IPC: C11D3/20
Filed: 2002-08-22
Abstract: A composition, preferably for use as a hard surface cleaner, comprises an acidic constituent, at least one anionic surfactant, at least one nonionic surfactant, and at least one organic solvent. Preferably, each component is present in an amount from 0.1-10 wt.%. The acidic constituent is selected from citric acid, sorbic acid, acetic acid, boric acid, formic acid, maleic acid, adipic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, malonic acid, glycolic acid, and mixtures thereof. Typically, the anionic surfactant is a sulphonate, the acidic constituent is citric acid, and the solvent is ethanol or a mixture of ethanol and a water-miscible glycol ether. The pH of the composition is generally between 1 to 5.
Patent GB-2392959-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable handlebar shifter for bicycle derailleur
Inventor: LIAO CHIU LUNG
IPC: B62M25/04
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A rotatable handlebar shifter, for operating a bicycle derailleur, system comprises a fixed piece 10 connected to a bicycle handlebar having a recess in an end surface which receives a resilient member 20. A rotatable member 40 having an annular flange 44 extending from an end surface 46 is mounted on a tube 12 of the fixed piece 10. A hole in the fixed piece 10 receives an outer part of a cable while a free end of the cable passes through and is fixed to the rotatable member 40. Two blocks 42 extend from the rotatable member 40 and a wear resistant metal plate 50 is mounted on the annular flange 44. Protrusions 53 extend from an outer periphery of the plate 50 and contacts the two blocks 42 on the rotatable member 40. A plurality of notches 54 are formed in an outer periphery of one of the protrusions 53 and an index peak 23 of the resilient member 20 is engaged with at least one of the notches 54.
Patent GB-2381173-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for encrypting data
Inventor: HARRISON KEITH ALEXANDER
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A method for encrypting data 15 comprising deriving a public key using a first data set that defines an instruction or term of an agreement; encrypting a second data set with the derived public key to produce a third data set; providing the encrypted third data set to a recipient 16; providing the public key to a third party e.g. a trusted authority 17 such that on satisfaction of the instruction or term of an agreement the third party provides or releases an associated private key to the recipient to allow decryption of the encrypted second data set. Satisfaction of the term of an agreement could comprise reaching a specified date or of making a payment.
Patent GB-2384693-A (GB)
Title: Filter supporting arrangement in an upright vacuum cleaner
Inventor: PARK JUNG-SEON
IPC: A47L9/12
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: The filter supporting arrangement is disposed on a wall separating the dust collecting chamber from the motor chamber of an upright vacuum cleaner. The wall is provided with a grille [not visible] which is covered by a filter 70. The filter is located by means of a pair of protrusions 80 on opposing side walls of the dust collecting chamber, and by a plurality of ribs 90 disposed around the grille, which locate the back and front edges of the filter. The ribs are preferably higher than the thickness of the filter, so that when the dust collecting bag is in place it does not sit directly on top of the filter. The protrusions 80 preferably have formations 81 which press down on the lateral edges of the filter.
Patent GB-2383391-A (GB)
Title: Cover for fasteners
Inventor: SHENTON NIGEL PHILIP
IPC: F16B37/14
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: A metallic handle mount 10 has screw apertures 12,14 covered by a pair of matching covers 20,22. The covers comprise respective rigid metallic cover portions 24,26 and flexible plastics inserts 28,30, which locate in the apertures 12,14 with a push fit. Spigots of square cross-section depend form the underside of the cover portions 24,26, on which the inserts 28,30 are retained. The handle mount 10 is recessed around the apertures at 34,36 to the thickness of the cover portions. Each insert 28,30 is ribbed either longitudinally or circumferentially. The cover portions 24,26 can be coated with plating or paint at the time of manufacture, without the need to allow for differences in the thickness of the coating affecting the fit of the covers.
Patent GB-2397050-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable seat system
Inventor: WHYTE JON FRANK ROSS
IPC: B62K19/36
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: The system, particularly for a bicycle, comprises a socket member (12) with a wall defining a receiving passage, a seat having a support post (15) slidably inserted in the passage and fixable in the passage in a selectable position, and a clamp (16) for fixing the post (15) by frictional couple without distortion of the socket member (12) or application of fracture-inducing stress to the post. The socket member (12) has an opening (20), which communicates with the passage, in its wall and the clamp (16) has a pressure-exerting element (3) for exerting pressure on the post by way of the opening to urge the post against the boundary surface of the passage thereby to clamp the post to the socket member. The element (30) acts on the post by way of a face (30a) providing area contact with the circumferential surface of the post, e.g. with a curvature matching that of the post circumference, which can be circular, oval or ovoid. The opening (20) has a seal and the member top end also has a seal providing resistance to post movement.
Patent GB-2382083-A (GB)
Title: Ironing aid composition
Inventor: FRY ALAN JOHN
IPC: D06M13/00
Filed: 2001-07-23
Abstract: This invention relates to an ironing aid composition which is suitable for pouring directly into the water reservoir chamber of a steam iron.
Patent GB-2388317-A (GB)
Title: Supportive seat element with adjustable support members
Inventor: KILLICK WAYNE EDWARD
IPC: A61G5/12
Filed: 2003-05-06
Abstract: A supportive seat element 10 comprises a base 12, a user support surface means 212 at least partially covering the base 12 and at least one support member 14 which is adjustable relative to the base 12. The support member 14 comprises a profiling element 216 for deforming and profiling the support surface means 212 so as to provide improved support to the user. The profiling element 216 may be selectable from a range of profiling elements of different shapes and sizes. The seat element 10 may further include a flexible sheeted member (not shown) wherein the flexibility is provided by grooves or cuts which locally reduce the thickness of the sheeted member. Further foot support members (see figure 3) pivotally arranged relative the base may be provided. The supportive seat element can provide support in either the seat squab region or the backrest. The supportive element may be incorporated in or retro-fitted to wheelchairs or other seats and provide support to disabled persons and others.
Patent GB-2401975-A (GB)
Title: Incorrect fuel filling prevention device
Inventor: CHURCH JOHN PETER
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: An Incorrect Fuel Filling Prevention Device has a fuel-type Sensor Unit 10 fitted into a Fuel Filler Pipe 110 which senses if the incorrect type of fuel is being delivered to the Fuel Tank 90. Signals from fuel sensor 10 are transmitted to a Controller Unit 30. Controller Unit 30 controls a Valve Actuating Mechanism 60 which closes a Valve 70 to prevent fuel filling the Fuel tank 90. Controller Unit 30 also activates Audible and Visual Warning devices 100 to warn the fuel filling operative of their error of trying to fill the Fuel Tank 90 with the incorrect type of fuel. After a predetermined time the Controller Unit deactivates warning devices 100 and valve-actuating mechanism 60 in order to allow the Fuel Tank to be filled with the correct type of fuel.
Patent GB-2403633-A (GB)
Title: Data transfer wherein the data transmitted between clients is stored in volatile memory only at the clients
Inventor: ROBERTS ANTHONY GEORGE FARRELL
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: A data transfer method and system are described. The system allows data to be transferred between users at client computers (2) in a confidential and unrecordable way. The data transferred is not held in any form of permanent storage at either client computer (2), rather it is stored in volatile memory for temporary display only.
Patent GB-2405103-A (GB)
Title: A coaching football
Inventor: LITHERLAND MARK ALAN
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: A coaching football which is coloured in four contact zone areas, having touch sensitive pads in each area which can transmit a signal to a receiver to indicate whether contact has been made correctly with the football. The zones show the areas of the football which should be kicked to carry out a lofted pass, bend the ball or strike the ball.
Patent GB-2389751-A (GB)
Title: Handover between a gsm type network and a umts type network so that the user equipment is in communication with a plurality of umts access nodes
Inventor: PARMAR GINA
IPC: H04W28/18
Filed: 1999-05-28
Abstract: The invention is concerned with handover between a GSM type network and a UMTS type network. The underlying concept here is making use of a RNC of the UMTS to control handover so that handover is simplified. Here, the method of switching from a GSM type network to a UMTS network involves switching directly from a mode in which user equipment is in communication with a GSM type base station to a UMTS diversity mode. Hence the user equipment is in communication with a plurality of UMTS access nodes.
Patent GB-2390811-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic compositions that alter the immune response
Inventor: SCHULTES BIRGIT C
IPC: C07K16/42
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: The invention is therapeutic methods and compositions that alter the immunogenicity of the host.
Patent GB-2390828-A (GB)
Title: Combination particulate and acid-neutralizing filter
Inventor: BEARD JOHN H
IPC: B01D29/50
Filed: 2002-04-23
Abstract: The present invention provides a filter apparatus for use in removing impurities and acids contained in a fluid that includes a particulate filter (8) and an acid-neutralizing filter (15). Preferably, the particulate filter (8) and the acid-neutralizing filter (15) are positioned within a housing (1). A conduit (16) having a pressure reduction section (51) is arranged to create a pressure differential across the acid-neutralizing filter (15) such that a portion of the fluid to be filtered by the filter apparatus passes through the acid-neutralizing filter (15).
Patent GB-2395566-A (GB)
Title: Inductive coupling arrangement
Inventor: BAILY GREG
IPC: G01D11/24
Filed: 2003-11-17
Abstract: The inductive coupling for transferring electrical energy to or from a transducer and measuring circuit, consists of a male connector part 2 and a female connector part 10. The male part 2, includes a single layer solenoid 7 wound on a ferromagnetic rod 6, the ends of the solenoid 5a and 5b connected to conductors 3a and 3b connected to an ultrasound probe (not shown) via cable 1. The female part 10 includes a single layer solenoid 11. The ends of solenoid 11 are brought out to terminals 12a and 12b to facilitate electrical connection to the ultrasound drive electronics (not shown) . The coupling provides a simple sealed signal connection between the cable connected with the transducer and the measuring circuit electronics without the disadvantages of having exposed contact surfaces. The cable connector can be replaced if desired.
Patent GB-2410458-A (GB)
Title: A moulded fibre reinforced composite product with a core
Inventor: IRVING DAVID
IPC: B29C70/02
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: A production system for fibre reinforced composite products with cores comprises making the core 2 and the fibre reinforced skin 1 simultaneously by resin injection. A mould has the fibre reinforced skin 5 and 6 laid into the top and bottom halves 3 and 4 of the mould, which is then clamped shut. A mix of resin and filler particles (9 figure 6) comprising the core is pumped into the closed mould, forcing the reinforcement against the mould walls at which point the injection pressure increases and surplus resin within the mix is squeezed into the fibre reinforcement. A vacuum may be used to assist the resin in impregnating the reinforcement. The core density may be adjusted by means of careful placement of the vacuum ports and inlet sprues (8 figure 4). Alternatively the core may be made lighter by using pieces of foam in the core after placement of the reinforcement. The composite products may be turbine blades, aircraft propellers, yacht rudders or dagger boards. Later embodiments relate to a production system wherein a fibre pack and a core of filler particles are injected with resin simultaneously, a production system for making syntactic foam and a production system for fibre reinforced products with cores where a styrene or other resin constituent has its boiling controlled.
Patent GB-2411113-A (GB)
Title: A changing mat
Inventor: BROWN SARAH LOUISE
IPC: A47G27/02
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: A changing mat comprises a combination of layers, with an upper absorbent layer, a lower water resistant and non-slip layer, with a middle layer of padding. The lightweight foldable mat, which may be placed on the floor in a changing room to provide comfort and protection from a wet or dirty floor, is machine washable. The top absorbent layer may incorporate graphic designs.
Patent GB-2399520-A (GB)
Title: Forming a coated composite film by a three-coat one-bake method
Inventor: FUJITA TAKAYUKI
IPC: C09D5/00
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: A coated composite film having excellent appearance, in particular gloss appearance and excellent in anti-chipping properties is formed by forming an electrocoated film on a substrate, and then successively applying an intermediate paint, a base paint and a clear paint in a wet-on-wet manner, followed by baking and curing the three layers at once, the baking and curing including both a low-temperature heating stage of heating at a temperature which is 25 to 80% of a curing temperature for a time which is 5 to 30% of a curing time and a high temperature heating stage of heating at a temperature which exceeds 80% and is not more than 120% of a curing temperature for a time which is 30 to 130% of a curing time. The intermediate paint may comprise (a) an urethane-modified polyester resin (b) a melamine resin, (c) a blocked isocyanate compound, (d) a non-aqueous dispersion resin having a core-shell structure and (e) a flake pigment.
Patent GB-2400685-A (GB)
Title: Liquid metal optical switch with slug to (un)block optical waveguide
Inventor: WONG MARVIN GLENN
IPC: G02B26/02
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: An optical switch has a channel (230) housed within a solid material (120,130,140). Contacts (215) coupled to the channel are further coupled to the solid material, while a plurality of piezoelectric elements (210) are coupled to chamber and further coupled to a slug (220). Optical waveguides are coupled to the channel. The contacts are coupled to a plurality of liquid metal globules (225), wherein one or more of the plurality of liquid metal globules are coupled to the slug. One or more piezoelectric elements are actuated, causing the slug to be moved within the channel. The motion of the slug is operable to block or unblock one or more of the plurality of optical waveguides. The liquid metal maybe mercury or a gallium alloy. The slug 220 may be solid or hollow and maybe made of a metallic compound, ceramic or plastics. An inert gas may fill unoccupied portions of the channel 230. Vias 205 and upper channel 235 are shown.
Patent GB-2418680-A (GB)
Title: Unit for building wall skeleton
IPC: E04B2/56
Filed: 2004-10-03
Abstract: A unit for stacking, e.g. in stretcher bond, to build a wall skeleton comprises uprights 2 that are grooved 1 to allow stretcher pieces 3 to slot in to hold the uprights together. A matching sole plate (Fig 5, not shown) may be provided; the units are of wood, but may be of plastics, and the skeleton wall created by the units can be faced with cladding.
Patent GB-2409256-A (GB)
Title: A variable rate impact and oscillation absorber in a starter motor
Inventor: XUE WEI
IPC: F16F15/123
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: A starter motor 10 has a starter motor housing 12 and an electric motor 14 mounted in the housing. A stationary gear base 16 is mounted onto the starter housing 12 and includes a plurality of pockets 18. A stationary gear 20 is rotatably mounted within the stationary gear base 16 for limited rotational movement and includes a plurality of legs 22 that extend into the pockets 18. One or more variable rate dampening members 24 are positioned within the pockets 18, circumferentially between the legs 22 of the stationary gear 20 and inner walls 26 of the pockets 18. The variable rate dampening members 24 provide variable dampening such that when the starter motor experiences high frequency, low amplitude oscillations the dampening members 24 provide a first spring rate and when the starter motor experiences a high amplitude impact, the dampening members 24 provide a second stronger spring rate.
Patent GB-2410736-A (GB)
Title: Combined storage apparatus
Inventor: CHEN SHU-LING
IPC: B65D77/04
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: A combined storage apparatus 10 includes a storage bag 12 and a storage box 14. The base 20 of the storage bag 12 is gusseted and forms an extended flat surface which is attached to a stiff board 32. The board 32 has straps 40A, 40B with buckles 42 which are adjustable to pull taut against the storage bag 12. After the storage bag 12 has been sealed by fastener tracks 28A, 28B and evacuated of air through a one-way valve 30 , the straps 40A, 40B are pulled taut against the storage bag 12 and the buckles 42 secured. The adjustable straps 40A, 40B buckles 42, and the board 32 serve as a mechanical restraint to assist in retaining the storage bag 12 in a collapsed state. The storage bag 12 and the board 32 are sized to fit within the storage box 14. The board 32 also is folded in a manner to create two sidewalls 32A, 32B which provides rigidity to permit multiple storage apparatuses 10 to be stacked.
Patent GB-2412025-A (GB)
Title: Temperature and jitter compensation controller circuit and method for fiber optics device
Inventor: HOFMEISTER RUDOLF J
IPC: H01S5/042
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for configuring an optoelectronic device (100) so as to control various operating conditions at various temperatures. The method includes operating the optoelectronic device (100) at a first temperature, adjusting a first control parameter of the optoelectronic device (100) to satisfy a first operating requirement and recording an associated first value of the first control parameter. Further, the method includes operating the optoelectronic device (100) at a second temperature, adjusting the first control parameter of the optoelectronic device (100) to satisfy the first operating requirement, and recording an associated second value of the first control parameter. From the first and second recorded values of the first control parameter, a sequence of values for the first control parameter for a corresponding sequence of temperatures in a predefined range of temperatures is determined and stored in a programmable device (100) within the device. In addition, one or more control parameters may be adjusted at each temperature to satisfy one or more operating requirements.
Patent GB-2427462-A (GB)
Title: Fuel effect fire
Inventor: O'NEILL NOEL
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel effect fire with a fire surround (10). The fuel effect fire includes a housing (14) including means for providing a fuel and/or flame effect. The fuel/flame effect is viewable through an aperture (12) in the fire surround (10). The fire surround is adapted to be mounted against a wall surface, such of a room in which the fire is located. A source is disposed at an upper portion of the housing, and preferably also a fan (32) to move air over the heat source. The housing, heat source and fan are arranged such that heated air exiting the housing moves over a rear surface (101, Fig 2) of the fire surround (10) and exits through an aperture in the fire surround. The aperture may be a slot (38) disposed under a mantelshelf (40) so that it is not easily visible to a user. The upper portion of the fire surround is thereby made warm. Preferably a rear panel member (42) is provided to direct air from the housing outlet (36) to the aperture, and to prevent overheating of the wall. The heat source may be an electric heating element (34, Fig 2). The flame effect element may be a number of reflective ribbons caused to move by a fan (24, Fig 2), or may be a horizontally arranged, rotatable rod carrying a plurality of reflective elements.
Patent GB-2417314-A (GB)
Title: Modular sighting device
Inventor: YOUNG C GILBERT
IPC: F41G1/00
Filed: 2005-08-18
Abstract: A modular system facilitates alignment of a simulation laser (20) with the sights 14a, b of a weapon W. The modular assembly can be attached to the barrel of a weapon W. A user can first align a target (50) relative to the sights 14a, b of the weapon W. The laser 20 can then be aligned with the target (50). The arrangement comprises several lenses and mirrors are included, and a visual indicium is visible to the user and can be manually moved to a selected location. Also included is a modular boresight device 30 and methods of operating arrangements. Other elements include gun stock S, boresight device mounting brackets 30-2, 30-4, mounting tube 30-3 and barrel B. Joystick (46) and camera (34) may also be included.
Patent GB-2421430-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable seat cushion and thigh support
Inventor: ADRAGNA VINCENT
IPC: B60N2/62
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: An adjustable seat cushion thigh support system (10, Fig 1) for the use of a seat and method for providing same. The seat has a cushion pan (12) (Fig 2) that is fixed in relation to a vehicle. A pair of side rails (14) (Fig 3) and a rear cross member (16) form the fixed cushion pan. The thigh support system has fixed anchor brackets (18) that extend inwardly from side rails. Slider brackets (20) are adapted to move forwardly and rearwardly in relation to the anchor brackets. A cushion ramp (22) is supported by the slider brackets so as to permit forward and rearward motion of the cushion ramp when the slider brackets move in relation to the cushion pan. The cushion ramp underlies the seat cushion thigh support. The cushion ramp may be electrically driven by a motor (24) gearboxes (25) and leadscrews (28). The cushion ramp may be hand operated via a handle (38 Fig.5).
Patent GB-2456736-A (GB)
Title: Stop snoring device
Inventor: RIDA ABDULLATIF
IPC: A61F5/56
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: A device to stop a person snoring and disturbing anyone close by which may also teach the snorer to wake up unaided at the first sound of his/her snoring after a period of time. Preferably the device comprises a battery operated microphone which clips onto the clothing or bed connected to an ear piece which amplifies the sound of snoring to wake the user. Vibration or a mild electric shock may also be given to the user if snoring is detected by the microphone either via the ear piece or a wrist strap. Over time the device conditions the user to wake up automatically when he/she starts snoring without relying on the device.
Patent GB-2435247-A (GB)
Title: Remote controller with speed indication for trailer mover
Inventor: SHAW MARK DARREN
IPC: B62D59/04
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: A system is provided to be used in conjunction with a drive-aid (mover) for non-self driven vehicles, in particular trailers, containing a propulsion unit, to control the speed. The permanently mounted transmitter/receiver in the non-self driven vehicle works in conjunction with the main speed controller by enabling an option to increase/decrease speed in the chosen direction of the remote mover. The remote controller typically comprises means for visually or audibly indicating the speed of the non-self driven vehicle.